Camping In The USA! Arizona
Camping In The USA! Arizona
Free Camping Near Arizona (7 Spots with GPS)
Arizona is a beautiful state! Check out these campsites for some great dispersed camping. And if you are enjoying the newsletter, please tell your friends to sign up!
These are real locations with actual GPS coordinates—not vague suggestions. Each site below includes access information, what to expect, and practical tips for camping there.
Free Camping Locations Near Southern Arizona
1. Williams/Kaibab FR 124/140
"Free dispersed camping around Kaibab NF – Williams Arizona. Ponderosa pine flats near Route 66 with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Bill Williams Mountain. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Thunderstorms/mud Arrive early to claim a legal site.
Location: 35.30000°N, 112.15000°W
Access & Difficulty: Moderate difficulty. SUV recommended, especially in wet conditions.
What to Expect: No water—bring all you need. Limited cell service. Completely free, no facilities.
2. Prescott – Skull Valley Backroads
"Free dispersed camping at Prescott – Skull Valley Backroads in Arizona. Pinyon-juniper foothills with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Skull Valley. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Rough tracks Arrive early for the best spots.
Location: 34.50000°N, 112.70000°W
Access & Difficulty: Moderate difficulty. SUV recommended, especially in wet conditions.
What to Expect: No water—bring all you need. Limited cell service. Completely free, no facilities.
3. Grand Canyon – Forest Road 688 Corridor
"Free dispersed camping at Grand Canyon – Forest Road 688 Corridor in Arizona. Ponderosa flats near the park with informal pullouts and some level clearings near FR 688. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Busy in peak season. Arrive early to beat out the competition.
Location: 35.95000°N, 112.14000°W
Access & Difficulty: Moderate difficulty. SUV recommended, especially in wet conditions.
What to Expect: No water—bring all you need. Limited cell service. Completely free, no facilities.
4. North Kaibab FR 22/425
"Free dispersed camping around Kaibab NF Arizona. Aspen–pine plateaus with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by North Rim (outside park). Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Late snow; cool nights. Arrive early to claim a site.
Location: 36.50000°N, 112.15000°W
Access & Difficulty: Moderate difficulty. SUV recommended, especially in wet conditions.
What to Expect: No water—bring all you need. Limited cell service. Completely free, no facilities.
5. Kofa NWR Desert Pullouts
"Free dispersed camping around Kofa NWR, Arizona. Desert basins and rugged peaks with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Palm Canyon. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. No water/shade. Be sure to get there in time to claim your spots.
Location: 33.35000°N, 114.15000°W
Access & Difficulty: Moderate difficulty. SUV recommended, especially in wet conditions.
What to Expect: No water—bring all you need. Limited cell service. Completely free, no facilities.
6. Kachina Peaks – Snowbowl Road Spurs
"Free dispersed camping at Kachina Peaks – Snowbowl Road Spurs in Arizona. High elevation fir–aspen with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Agassiz Peak area. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Thin air; cold nights. Arrive early for the best spots.
Location: 35.33000°N, 111.71000°W
Access & Difficulty: Moderate difficulty. SUV recommended, especially in wet conditions.
What to Expect: No water—bring all you need. Limited cell service. Completely free, no facilities.
7. Florence–Kelvin Hwy Corridors
"Free dispersed camping around Lower Sonoran BLM Arizona. Desert benches above Gila River with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Box Canyon. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Flash flood risk. You get it, get there early for the good spots.
Location: 33.09000°N, 111.13000°W
Access & Difficulty: Moderate difficulty. SUV recommended, especially in wet conditions.
What to Expect: No water—bring all you need. Limited cell service. Completely free, no facilities.
What You Need to Know
Getting There
All coordinates above work in Google Maps, Gaia GPS, or any GPS app. Download offline maps before losing cell service—most of these areas have poor to zero coverage.
Most sites are accessible to standard SUVs and trucks. Check recent conditions before attempting access roads.
Essential Supplies
Water: Most sites have no water. Bring 5+ gallons per person for a weekend.
Navigation: Offline maps are mandatory. Cell service is unreliable to nonexistent.
Fire tools: Check current restrictions. Bring alternative cooking if fires are banned.
Warm layers: Nights cool down significantly even in summer.
Best Time to Visit
Spring through fall works for most sites. Summer weekends see moderate crowds. Weekdays or shoulder seasons (April-May, September-October) offer more solitude.
Dispersed Camping Rules for Arizona
These sites are on public land (BLM or National Forest). Standard regulations:
14-day maximum stay per location
Camp 200+ feet from water sources and trails
Use existing campsites and fire rings—don't create new ones
Pack out all trash, toilet paper, and waste
Follow posted fire restrictions (these change frequently)
Check with local ranger districts before your trip for current conditions, closures, and fire restrictions.
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